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  • History of China

  • A Captivating Guide to Chinese History, Including Events Such as the First Emperor of China, the Mongol Conquests of Genghis Khan, the Opium Wars, and the Cultural Revolution
  • Written by: Captivating History
  • Narrated by: Edwin Andrews
  • Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins

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History of China

Written by: Captivating History
Narrated by: Edwin Andrews
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If you want to discover the captivating history of China, then pay attention...

The history of China is complex - perhaps, more complex than that of other nations. The ethnic groups that compose China go back to prehistoric times, and each group lent its own color to the enormous nation. It is not like a diluted mixture of all its cultures; rather, it is a collage.

Yet, there are immutable elements still present today. Rice originated in China, and so did stir-frying. Anyone who has enjoyed a snack or two from a delightful swimming pool imitates the same practice in the water towns of China from times past.

Brocade and printed silk fabrics were first created in China. Iridescent porcelain is a product of the Ming dynasty. The Chinese were among the first to develop blast furnaces. They were the first to invent fireworks and gunpowder. And the list goes on and on.

As you listen to this book, you will note that history tends to repeat itself in the rise and fall of the many dynasties of China. However, you will also notice that there are clear distinctions between one era and the next. 

In History of China: A Captivating Guide to Chinese History, Including Events Such as the First Emperor of China, the Mongol Conquests of Genghis Khan, the Opium Wars, and the Cultural Revolution, you will discover topics such as:

  • The Land of the Yellow Emperor
  • Imperial China Emerges
  • The Supremacy of the Han, 202 BCE - 220 CE
  • The Golden Age: The Tang Dynasty, 618 - 907
  • The Song Dynasty, 960 - 1279
  • Kublai Khan: The Yuan Dynasty, 1271 - 1368
  • The Great Ming Dynasty, 1368 - 1644
  • The Rise of the Qing, 1636 - 1912
  • Revolutionary Madness
  • The Republic of China to the People’s Republic of China
  • And much, much more!

So, if you want to learn more about the history of China, scroll up and click the "buy now" button!

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  • Categories: History

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